I have the opportunity to buy a pair of Lewmar 55ST winches that are only a few years old and in great shape for less than half the price of a new pair of Lewmar 46ST winches. Will 50's be to much winch? To big? To slow? I haven't measured, but I think they will fit OK. I can't help thinking there is a down side to this plan. I must admit, there is a certain appeal to those big boys.
Right now, I'm still using standard (non-self tailing) Lewmar 43's that are in great shape from the late 1990's or newer. I thought I would keep these mounted, but move them back farther on the combing.
Any comments, input, corrections of faulty thinking will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Craig